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Challenges for Developers
Building EnerGuide Rated Homes
Become a builder of EnerGuide Rated Homes through this program from Natural Resources Canada. Visit http://oee.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/residential/business/builders-renovators-trades/building/become-builder.cfm?attr=12. EnergyStar for New Homes Builder Become an EnergyStar for New Homes Builder through this program from Natural Resources Canada. Visit http://oee.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/residential/business/new-homes/new-homes-builder.cfm?attr=12. Green Globes
This revolutionary building environmental design and management tool delivers an online assessment protocol, rating system and guidance for green building design, operation and management. It is interactive, flexible and affordable, and provides market recognition of a building’s environmental attributes through third-party verification. Visit www.greenglobes.com. High Performance New Construction
The Ontario Power Authority offers design assistance and financial incentives to builders and developers incorporating high-performance strategies like sustainable building practices and energy-efficient features in their new construction and major renovation projects. Visit http://business.everykilowattcounts.com/com/programs-incentives-rebates.php?pir=HPNC. LEED: Canada Green Building Council
A market-based rating system that facilitates and certifies higher energy and environmental performance of buildings and communities. Visit www.cagbc.org. Sustainable Neighbourhood Scorecard
The City of Pickering has developed a draft scorecard to measure sustainability in neighbourhoods. Find out more here or call 905.420.4660 ext. 2038. Switch the Stat Program
This Clean Air Foundation program encourages heating and cooling contractors to promote and install efficient programmable thermostats and recycle old mercury-containing thermostats properly. Visit http://www.cleanairfoundation.org/programs.asp or call 416.922.9038 or 1.866.535.7312.
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